10-NIGHT PERU & CHILE VOYAGE Cruise on Azamara Journey from Lima (Callao)

Lima (Callao)

Lima (Callao)

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Arica (Chile)

Arica is a commune and a port city in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. At the location of the city two lush valleys that dissect the Atacama Desert converge: Azapa and Lluta. Arica is an important port for a large inland region of South America. Its mild weather have make Arica known as the "city of the eternal spring" in Chile while its beaches are frequented. Its beaches are attractive all year round, among them Bahía Chinchorro and Las Machas. Another attraction is the Morro de Arica, with its Museo de Armas, which is much frequented by tourists. It contains vivid reminders of the Pacific War, such as uniforms, bullets and other objects used by the soldiers.Different vestiges of the indian cultures can be appreciated here in the goods which are offered for sale, produced by primitive techniques, particularly those in the Pueblo Artesanal. Here you will find museums with displays of objects used by these pre-Hispanic cultures and others brought by the Spanish settlers.

Iquique, Chile

Antofagasta (Chile)

Antofagasta is a port city in northern Chile, about 1,100 kilometres 700 mi north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. The city of Antofagasta is closely linked to mining activity, being a major mining area of the country. The last decade has been a steady growth in the areas of construction, retail, hotel accommodations, population growth, and remarkable skyline development.The city has an average elevation of 131 ft The urban area of Antofagasta begins abruptly, breaking the monotony of the desert and is located in the coastal plains, south of the “Peninsula of Mejillones” and north of “Cerro Coloso”. The Tropic of Capricorn passes in the north of the city, outside the urban area, which is located the Cerro Moreno International Airport. The Tropic of Capricorn Monument was opened on December 21, 2000 in celebration of this.The city has little vegetation because it is situated in the

La Serena (Chile)

Coquimbo, together with La Serena is the center of Chile's "little North". The city has about 170,000 inhabitants and is closely linked to the pirate Francis Drake. The port plays an important role as an export port, particularly for fruit.

San Antonio (Santiago de Chile)

Santiago is the capital of Chile and the biggest city, extension wise and population wise. It was founded in 1514 and it has been the capital since colonial times. It has a priviliged situation as you can either go to the snowey mountains travelling 31 miles, or have a bath visiting the sandy beaches in 62 miles. You can visit the winter sport resorts, or visit the beaches in Vina del Mars or valparaiso, the principal port in Chile. Wherever you are in the city you will be able to admire the Andes mountain chain. You will also find little villages surrounding Santiago. You can visit them and see the peace and tranquility of the country life. the tourists can also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wines.

San Antonio (Santiago de Chile)

Santiago is the capital of Chile and the biggest city, extension wise and population wise. It was founded in 1514 and it has been the capital since colonial times. It has a priviliged situation as you can either go to the snowey mountains travelling 31 miles, or have a bath visiting the sandy beaches in 62 miles. You can visit the winter sport resorts, or visit the beaches in Vina del Mars or valparaiso, the principal port in Chile. Wherever you are in the city you will be able to admire the Andes mountain chain. You will also find little villages surrounding Santiago. You can visit them and see the peace and tranquility of the country life. the tourists can also visit the vineyards and taste the delicious wines.